Alan Conklin || Issue 5 || October 22, 2024
Earlier in the year I had written an opinion piece on how I thought the Jets offense would take a large step forward from last year with the return of Aaron Rodgers. But besides a few select flashes, I have been proven wrong. The Jets average just 18.8 points per game, and currently sit at 2-4. This is almost entirely the offense’s fault, as their defense is considered one of the best in the league. The defense keeps them in games by holding opponents to an average of just 18 points, aided by their 16 total sacks and 5 interceptions through the 6 games.
This abysmal start in what was envisioned to be a successful season has not sat well with ownership, who fired Head Coach Robert Saleh and stripped Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of his play calling duties. All of this happened in a couple day stretch, capped off with the Jets trading a conditional third round pick to the Raiders in order to bring in wide receiver Davante Adams. But will the addition of a former Rodgers top target All-Pro wide receiver save the season, or is it too little too late?
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In just the three games that Adams has played this season, he has 18 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown. While these numbers are down from his average, even if he continues this production it would make him Rodgers top target on gameday.
I believe this will be the case as in 8 seasons as Rodgers top target Adams had over 8000 yards and 73 touchdowns.
But if the Jets continue to struggle offensively the heat will be on Aaron Rodgers as he now has his previous coach from Green Bay (Hackett) and his old WR1. But only time will tell if these two will pick up where they left off and turn the season around for the team with the longest active NFL Playoff drought.
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